Smithfield is a town located in Johnston County North Carolina. Smithfield has a 2024 population of 12,829. Smithfield is currently growing at a rate of 2.9% annually and its population has increased by 12.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,383 in 2020.
The average household income in Smithfield is $64,843 with a poverty rate of 27.8%. The median age in Smithfield is 41.9 years: 42.6 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Smithfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,755 | 58.6% |
| Black or African American | 3,404 | 29.53% |
| Other race | 897 | 7.78% |
| Two or more races | 236 | 2.05% |
| Asian | 210 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,524 | 2.4 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Non Family | 2,054 | 1.14 | 35.2 | 64.8 |
| Married | 1,547 | 3.12 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
| Female | 695 | 3.5 | 24 | 76 |
| Male | 228 | 5.56 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
49.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 856 | 10.67% |
| Associates Degree | 647 | 8.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,396 | 17.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 620 | 7.73% |
| High School Graduate | 2,194 | 27.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 807 | 10.06% |
| Some College | 1,500 | 18.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,795 | 4,154 | 1,675 |
| Black | 2,152 | 1,664 | 327 |
| Hispanic | 983 | 511 | 9 |
| Other Race | 494 | 197 | 0 |
| Asian | 97 | 65 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 18 | 0 |
| Native American | 20 | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.63%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,829 | $57,796 | $48,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,143 | $76,250 | $72,434 |
| High School Graduate | $35,107 | $36,700 | $21,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,707 | $30,391 | $19,435 |
| Overall | $37,963 | $41,623 | $29,250 |
| Some College | $38,931 | $41,824 | $27,772 |
$37,963
Average Earnings
$41,623
Average Male
$29,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.59% of Smithfield residents speak only English, while 15.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,462 | 1,362 | 24.94% |
| Black | 2,904 | 999 | 34.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,992 | 542 | 27.21% |
| Other | 871 | 142 | 16.3% |
| Multiple | 217 | 27 | 12.44% |
| Native | 25 | 20 | 80% |
| Asian | 210 | 6 | 2.86% |
27.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.07%
Male Poverty Rate
28.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Smithfield is Native, with 80% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Smithfield is Asian, with 2.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.8% |
| High School | 37.43% |
| Some College | 19.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 29.36% |
| Female Employed | 12.79% |
| Male Employed | 11.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,697 | $84,503 |
| Households | $37,000 | $64,843 |
| Married Families | $80,907 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,639 | $38,014 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.1%
Male Marriage Rate
37.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
666
Number of Veterans
590
Male Veterans
76
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 340 |
| Second Gulf War | 159 |
| First Gulf War | 76 |
| Korea | 39 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 285 |
| 75+ | 189 |
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
| 18 to 34 | 77 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 511 | 9.04% |
| Black | 132 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 2.93% |
| Native American | 15 | 60% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 13.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.6%
Labor Force Participation
45.3%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.18%
Born in Smithfield
90.98%
Native Born
9.02%
Foreign Born
6.47%
Non Citizen
2.55%
Naturalized
90.98% of Smithfield residents were born in the United States, with 66.18% having been born in North Carolina. 6.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,637 | 361 | 2.53% |
| 2028 | 14,276 | 362 | 2.6% |
| 2027 | 13,914 | 362 | 2.67% |
| 2026 | 13,552 | 361 | 2.74% |
| 2025 | 13,191 | 362 | 2.82% |
| 2024 | 12,829 | 361 | 2.9% |
| 2023 | 12,468 | 342 | 2.82% |
| 2022 | 12,126 | 338 | 2.87% |
| 2021 | 11,788 | 405 | 3.56% |
| 2020 | 11,383 | -1,608 | -12.38% |
| 2019 | 12,991 | 288 | 2.27% |
| 2018 | 12,703 | 311 | 2.51% |
| 2017 | 12,392 | 290 | 2.4% |
| 2016 | 12,102 | 238 | 2.01% |
| 2015 | 11,864 | 178 | 1.52% |
| 2014 | 11,686 | 203 | 1.77% |
| 2013 | 11,483 | 147 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 11,336 | 93 | 0.83% |
| 2011 | 11,243 | 154 | 1.39% |
| 2010 | 11,089 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,510 | 3,970 | 52.65% |
| 1990 | 7,540 | 252 | 3.46% |
| 1980 | 7,288 | 611 | 9.15% |
| 1970 | 6,677 | 560 | 9.15% |
| 1960 | 6,117 | 543 | 9.74% |
| 1950 | 5,574 | 1,896 | 51.55% |
| 1940 | 3,678 | 1,135 | 44.63% |
| 1930 | 2,543 | -12,094 | -82.63% |